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Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (Vintage)

Gary Taubes

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Research that debunks Taubes' Myths 1 out of 5 stars.
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I'm not a vegan or vegetarian. I'm a weightlifter and a meat eater. I also restrict my protein to less than 20% of total Calories both for health and Calorie control reasons. I work hard to maintain visible abdominal definition. I've read Taubes "Big Fat Lie" article as well as his more recent article where he states that exercise doesn't make us thinner because it increases appetite by more than the amount we burned during exercise, and wish to refute his claims.

First, a few facts about fat:
* Carbs and protein have 4 Calories per gram, whereas protein has 9. It is far more calorically dense, which means a high fat diet makes it much more likely you will end up with a positive energy balance which causes weight gain
* Fat has a low thermic effect of food (TEF), meaning that all Calories in from fat really count as Calories in. TEF of protein is about 25% and carbs is about 10%.(1)
* It is a FACT that fat has a low satiety factor. It does little to eliminate hunger. Carbs and protein work far better to satiate appetite.(2)

The scientific health community has been critical of low carb diets since they were first proposed about 40 years ago. I found this abstract from 2001 to be highly convincing:

A Statement for Healthcare Professionals from the Nutrition Committee of the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism of the American Heart Association
Sachiko T. St. Jeor, RD, PhD; Barbara V. Howard, PhD; T. Elaine Prewitt, RD, DrPH; Vicki Bovee, RD, MS; Terry Bazzarre, PhD; Robert H. Eckel, MD; for the AHA Nutrition Committee

"Abstract--High-protein diets have recently been proposed as a `new' strategy for successful weight loss. However, variations of these diets have been popular since the 1960s. High-protein diets typically offer wide latitude in protein food choices, are restrictive in other food choices mainly carbohydrates), and provide structured eating plans. They also often promote misconceptions about carbohydrates, insulin resistance, ketosis, and fat burning as mechanisms of action for weight loss. Although these diets may not be harmful for most healthy people for a short period of time, there are no long-term scientific studies to support their overall efficacy and safety. These diets are generally associated with higher intakes of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol because the protein is provided mainly by animal sources. In high-protein diets, weight loss is initially high due to fluid loss related to reduced carbohydrate intake, overall caloric restriction, and ketosis-induced appetite suppression. Beneficial effects on blood lipids and insulin resistance are due to the weight loss, not to the change in caloric composition. Promoters of high-protein diets promise successful results by encouraging high-protein food choices that are usually restricted in other diets, thus providing initial palatability, an attractive alternative to other weight-reduction diets that have not worked for a variety of reasons for most individuals. High-protein diets are not recommended because they restrict healthful foods that provide essential nutrients and do not provide the variety of foods needed to adequately meet nutritional needs. Individuals who follow these diets are therefore at risk for compromised vitamin and mineral intake, as well as potential cardiac, renal, bone, and liver abnormalities overall."(3)

Some very accomplished scientists are against low carb diets. I am far more inclined to believe them that Mr. Taubes. I also with to mention that although low carb diets can work for some people, heroin, smoking and methamphetamine are all proven to make people lose weight. This does not mean they are a good idea from a health perspective.

As for Taubes claim that exercise is futile:
* Christina Wood Baker and Kelly Brownwell consulted numerous studies looking at the effect of exercise on both short and long-term energy intake and found that the difference was negligible.(4)
* Kathleen Melanson et al., found minimal differences in hunger and satiety after exercise(5)
* Stephen Burns et al. found that aerobic exercise had no effect on total ghrelin levels, and that hunger levels were actually lower in the post-exercise group than the non-exercise group(6)

Finally, do yourself a favor and go to Google images and type in "Gary Taubes" - there is an image of him at a podium with a very pronounced belly that is easy to find.

1. Arline Salbe and Eric Ravussin, "The Determinants of Obesity," Physical Activity and Obesity, Claude Bouchard (Ed.), (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2000), p. 76; Thomas Halton and Frank Hu, "The Effects of High-Protein Diets on Thermogenesis, Satiety and Weight Loss: A Critical Review," Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 23 (5), 2004, p. 374.
2. A. Golay and E. Bobbioni, "The Role of Dietary Fat in Obesity," International Journal of Obesity Related and Related Metabolic Disorder, Suppl 3, June, 1997, p. S2; Karen Foster-Schubert et al., "Acyl and Total Ghrelin are Suppressed Strongly by Ingested Proteins, Weakly by Lipids, and Biphasically by Carbohydrates," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 93 (5), May, 2008, p. 1971; David Weigle et al., "Roles of Leptin and Ghrelin in the Loss of Body Weight Caused by a Low Fat, High Carbohydrate Diet," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 88 (4), 2003, p. 1577; Palmiero Monteleone et al., "Differential Responses of Circulating Ghrelin to High-Fat or High-Carbohydrate Meal in Healthy Women," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 88 (11), 2003, p. 5510; Monique Romon et al., "Influence of Weight Loss on Plasma Ghrelin Responses to High-Fat and High-Carbohydrate Test Meals in Obese Women," Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 91 (3), 2006, p. 1034; Flavia Prodan et al., "The Nutritional Control of Ghrelin Secretion in Humans," European Journal of Nutrition, 45, 2006, p. 399.
3. Sachiko St. Jeor et al., "Dietary Protein and Weight Reduction," Circulation, 104, 2001, p. 1869.
4. Christina Wood Baker and Kelly Brownell, "Physical Activity and Maintenance of Weight Loss: Physiological and Physical Mechanisms," Physical Activity and Obesity, Claude Bouchard (Ed.), (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2000) pp. 316-317.
5. ¬Kathleen Melanson et al., "Appetite and Blood Glucose Profiles in Humans after Glycogen-Depleting Exercise," Journal of Applied Physiology, 87 (3), 1999, p. 950.
6. Stephen Burns et al., "A Single Session of Treadmill Running has no Effect on Plasma Total Ghrelin Concentrations," Journal of Sports Sciences, 25 (6), April, 2007, p. 635.

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For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.

Low Back Disorders

Stuart, Ph.D. McGill

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Get the latest information on evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation approaches from an internationally recognized expert; and learn how to apply the principles to low back disorders and low back pain in industry, sport, and everyday settings.

Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation provides professionals with the foundation to make the best clinical decisions for building the best prevention and rehabilitation programs. The author’s unique research results quantify forces that specific movements and exercises impose on the low back. The text identifies commonly prescribed practices that are, in fact, contraindicated in promoting back health. Additionally, it provides appropriate strategies to offset injuries and restore function. Low Back Disorders will build your understanding of the science behind appropriate practices so that you can use them effectively with clients and patients.

The book presents a clear exposition of back anatomy and biomechanics. It also provides the evidence to dispel myths regarding spine stabilization exercise and various prevention approaches. For example, the quantification of stability will show which muscles are important and which exercises groove motor patterns to ensure spine stability.

With Low Back Disorders, you will gain valuable information on measured loading of the back during specific activities and apply it to avoid common—but counterproductive—practices in back rehab, learn how to analyze patients’ and clients’ unique physical characteristics and lifestyle factors and tailor treatments and preventive measures to their individual needs, and learn how to help patients and clients achieve the low back stability required to prevent future damage and back pain. You'll also acquire the information necessary to prescribe effective exercises clearly and easily.

The text offers practical guidelines for developing optimal exercise regimens and over 40 tests and exercises for diagnosis and prevention of low back pain, carefully selected or developed based on measured biomechanical factors.

Low Back Disorders addresses in detail the ergonomic issues related to manual materials handling and injuries and low back pain associated with seated work and sport, and throughout the book it reinforces their application in functional activities.

Occupational Therapy for Children

Anne S. Allen, Pat Nuse Pratt

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The book title says it all: "OT for Children" 5 out of 5 stars.
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This resource provides an overview of many conditions found in pediatric treatment. The reviews of developmental progressions of all ADLs, pre-writing, fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, and other skills are presented both in concise, outline form and in paragraph form for more details. All chapters are well-organized, and focused on OT practice, while the section by Exner on the Development of Hand Skills is exceptional. This is a MUST HAVE resource for OT working in pediatrics.

Not the easiest reading for a textbook. 2 out of 5 stars.
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This is a very informative book and I will probably use it as a strong reference in years to come. It is not, however, a very easily read textbook. Some areas are repetative and make for very slow reading. Many times the author backs up her explanations citing studies. This is excellent in a reference book, however, as an introduction to an area of OT, it makes learning the subject matter laborious.

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Ohio State University, Columbus. Third edition of a textbook for occupational therapy students. Previous edition 1980. Covers theory and practice of occupational therapy in children, stressing a problem-solving approach, cultural competence, and various areas of practice. By a Brandon/Hill author. 40 contributors, 39 U.S.

Occupational Therapy Examination Review Guide, Third Edition

Caryn R. Johnson, Arlene Lorch, Tina Deangelis

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Great book...I think 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just thought I'd let future customers know that this book has some of the same questions as the second edition, not all though, so I think it's worth the investment. I have both and have found both to be helpful. I haven't used the CDs because I acquired the books from friends who lost the CDs, but the books are great. I haven't taken the test yet, but highly recommend these books from my experience so far.

Great Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Just took my exam a month ago and this was then only book I purchased. I would recommend this book to anyone who is preparing for the NBCOT exam. The CD in the back of the book is nice to have, but I found the book itself to work better.

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Tell your students to prepare for the computerized NBCOT OTR exam with the book that comes with a money-back guarantee that they will pass the test! Over 1,000 review questions in five practice examinations help identify areas of weakness and improve students' test taking performance. The questions help them become familiar with the format of the questions in the actual examination.

The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease

Robert C. Scaer

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Using the clinical model of the whiplash syndrome, this groundbreaking book describes the alterations in brain chemistry and function induced in individuals by what is known as traumatic stress or traumatization-experiencing a life-threatening event while in a state of helplessness. The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease presents evidence of the resulting and relatively permanent alteration in neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuronal organization-changes correlated with many of the most common, yet poorly understood, physical complaints and diseases, including whiplash, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and other painful, difficult-to-treat conditions.

short blurb for Whiplash catalogs: "Why does my neck still ache so much? The accident was months ago. My doctor thinks I'm crazy or lazy or faking it. What's wrong with me?"

What's wrong, according to The Body Bears the Burden: Trauma, Dissociation, and Disease, is that physical traumas and emotional traumas are powerfully interrelated. After decades of research into brain chemistry, Dr. Scaer has identified some of the ways that the helplessness and terror of sudden trauma induce changes in brain function and the resulting consequences these measurable chemical changes can have on muscles, digestion, blood pressure, and many other bodily systems. Using the clinical model of the whiplash syndrome, this electrifying book offers new hope to anyone suffering from whiplash, post-traumatic stress disorder, or a history of abuse. It even provides ways to cope with new traumas to minimize the emotional and physical damage!

Environmental Health: Revised Edition

Dade W. Moeller

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When the first edition of Environmental Health appeared in 1992 it was quickly recognized as the single best resource for students, public health professionals, and general readers concerned with the well-being of the environment and its inhabitants. Now, four completely new chapters and an additional two hundred pages of text bring this definitive work up to date.

This new edition maintains the earlier edition's balanced coverage of a broad spectrum of timely topics, including air, water, and food; occupational health; insect and rodent control; the effects, uses, and management of ionizing and nonionizing radiation; accidents as a cause of injuries and deaths; natural and man-made disasters; the impact of energy usage; and environmental standards and monitoring. The new edition also offers completely new chapters on four crucial subjects: environmental toxicology, environmental epidemiology, environmental law, and risk assessment. In addition, drinking water and liquid wastes, formerly discussed in combination, are now covered in separate chapters.

Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy (Aspen Series in Occupational Therapy)

Kathlyn L. Reed

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Good resource for diagnosis information and protocols. 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 25 people found this review helpful.

As an American OTR living and practicing in Japan, I need to have a quick reference for the many diagnoses that I am presented with daily. Without the benefit of other therapists to consult with, I am continually looking to this book for a starting place. A good resource for experienced practitioners and a must-own for beginning therapists. Now if there was only an updated edition?

Great reference book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book provides great summaries of diagnosises and disorders. It is not extensive, but concise on its explanations.

Available under a different publisher 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you are really frustrated looking for this book you can find it under the new publisher, Pro-Ed.

All around great OT review book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book covers almost every diagnosis that is studied in occupational therapy. The topics review the most important aspects but still give enough detail so that you are not left wondering what else you needed to know.
Highly recommend to any OT student, especially great to use for fieldwork.

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Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center. Aspen Series in Occupational Therapy. Handbook for occupational therapy students and practitioners. Quick-reference format.

Psychosocial Occupational Therapy: A Clinical Practice

Elizabeth Cara, Anne MacRae

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An excellent resource for coursework in psychosocial occupational therapy, this revised edition focuses on the clinical applications of psychosocial occupational therapy to prepare the reader for working with actual clients in real-life contexts. With a novice friendly approach focusing on diagnosis, this book is filled with case illustrations to demonstrate therapy in clinical practice. Current issues with a clinical focus have been contributed by experts in the field and include an international perspective. Keeping current with developments in the profession, extensive revisions and reorganization reflect the recent Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (AOTA, 2002). Chapters have been reorganized to reflect the long-standing value placed on treating the whole person. This reorganization mirrors the general trend in psychiatry and mental health to intervene more aggressively using medicine and assessments, to evaluate and treat more briefly, to focus on function, and to use community settings. Thoroughly revised and restructured, this text is an important addition to any occupational therapy library. New to the Edition: Reorganized into seven sections on the mental health context, theoretical concepts, diagnosis and dysfunction, mental health across the lifespan, mental health with physical disorders, occupational therapy intervention in mental health, expanded roles for occupational therapists in mental health, and clinically related roles to better reflect clinical practice. New chapter on assessment including an overview of the evaluation process, observation, and interview techniques. New, separate chapters on mental health of children, mental health of adolescents, and mental health of the elderly provide more detailed information for each of these populations. Includes a new chapter on environmental and cultural considerations.

Leading with Safety

Thomas R. Krause

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Another Great Read With Valuable Insights 4 out of 5 stars.
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The link between improving safety and corporate culture is made very clearly in this latest work. The behaviours of management are stressed as a major influence on culture and hence safety. A welcome addition.

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Building on years of research and experience in the field, Leading with Safety redefines organizational safety as an activity that both leads other performance areas and in turn must be led. Thomas Krause poses the question, "What does it take to be a great safety leader?" — and answers with a comprehensive new model for understanding safety leadership as it affects organizational culture and safety climate. Leading with Safety defines the practices, tools, and systems essential to creating an injury-free workplace, including the role of employees at each level, special considerations for coaching the senior executive leader, and the two crucial aspects of human performance that every leader needs to know. Ending with inspiring real-world examples or organizations that have put these tools into practice, Leading with Safety is written for any leader who wants to lead with safety toward a more robust, productive and effective organization.

Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction

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The definitive work on occupational therapy for physical dysfunction returns in its Sixth Edition, with reputable co-editors and clinical, academic, and consumer contributors. This text provides a current and well-rounded view of the field- from theoretical rationale to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Through the Occupational Functioning Model (OFM), the Sixth Edition continues to emphasize the conceptual foundation and scientific basis for practice, including evidence to support the selection of appropriate assessments and interventions. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Student DVD with video clips demonstrating range of motion, manual muscle testing, construction of hand splints, and transferring patients Evidence Tables summarize the evidence behind key topics and cover Intervention, Participants, Dosage, Type of Best Evidence, Level of Evidence, Benefit, Statistical Probability, and Reference Assessment Tables summarize key assessment tools and cover Instrument and Reference, Description, Time to Administer, Validity, Reliability, Sensitivity, and Strengths and Weaknesses